Shalaal Grotto

12/25/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all Prophets no matter where situated! Eat well my friends!

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween Prophets!

10/31/2025

Our Brother Allen Poe is facing a tough stretch ahead. He recently underwent major back surgery and will be recovering for about 13 weeks. To make matters even more challenging, his wife, Krystal, has been hospitalized with anemia. They both returned home on Halloween. As many of you are aware, Allen’s elderly mother lives with them, and they care of her as well.

This is one of those moments when our Brotherhood’s strength truly shines through. The Poe family could use our help, whether it’s a few hours of your time, your practical skills, or a financial contribution. They currently need support primarily with meals and transportation to and from appointments since Allen can't drive, and Krystal is going to be pretty exhausted from her stay in the hospital.

Brother Jeff Landborg has already stepped up to handle snow removal, but he would certainly welcome a helping hand if anyone can assist with a heavy snowfall.

Any way you can share your time, lend your talent, or offer a bit of financial help will make a real difference for this family that has given so much of themselves to others.

You can sign up to provide a lunch, dinner or gift card for meals to be delivered here: https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/W0T0E2S

Remember, Allen is gluten-sensitive, so GLUTEN-FREE meals are best for him. Krystal and his mother don't have any dietary restrictions. There are some websites with some possible recipes listed at the site above.

Our Brother Allen Poe is facing a tough stretch ahead. He recently underwent major back surgery and will be recovering for about 13 weeks. To make matters even more challenging, his wife, Krystal, has been hospitalized with anemia. They both returned home on Halloween. As many of you are aware, Alle...

10/31/2025

We had our first meeting on Wednesday night and initiated 9 new Prophets! Please welcome these great men to our enchanted realm!

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali! Kindle Your Inner Light!

10/13/2025

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us in Sioux Falls for the Inaugural Meeting Experience on October 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Meet at 520 S 1st Ave to connect and engage. See you there! 🌟

Shalaal Grotto is part of The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, with its local groups known as Grottoes, is an organization created by and for Master Masons. Although not formally part of Freemasonry, membership is strictly limited to Master Masons in good standing.

10/12/2025

105 years ago A-TO-KAD Grotto was formed in Watertown, South Dakota. They sadly had to turn in their Charter as WWII was starting. Shalaal Grotto has picked up that mantel, and last night, this new Grotto was consecrated, its members were initiated, and its first officers installed! A special thank you to the Grand Lodge of South Dakota and Grottoes of North America Supreme Council Office for helping us through this process, and to all the Brother Prophets from the Supreme Council who performed the ceremonies last night. Shalaal Grotto raised over $2,100 last night for the Humanitarian Foundation, which helps provide dental services to special needs children (the most money any new Grotto has ever raised on its founding night!). THANK YOU ALL!

We then adjourned for some good fun and celebrated the birthday of one of our new Prophets!

10/11/2025

Brothers, your new Grotto awaits!

Grand Lodge of South Dakota

07/18/2025

Chose your Circle of Men Wisely.
Freemasonry is the BEST Organisation where you Meet and Walk with Wise Men and remains the BEST.